Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in lower arthroplasty
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new locum consultant post with sub-specialty interest in lower limb arthroplasty within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service in NHS Lanarkshire. The post offers the opportunity to develop a full elective practice in Lanarkshire with a dedicated elective unit at Hairmyres Hospital. The post is offered on a 10PA basis, with proposals for additional SPA time encouraged for applicants with well-developed ideas for improving services.
Main Duties of the Role
To provide inpatient and outpatient elective orthopaedic services and to provide additional support to the lower limb arthroplasty services with a focus on four joint lists.
Working for our Organization
NHS Lanarkshire is an exciting innovative health board to work for, serving a population of 650,000 with three acute hospitals. NHS Lanarkshire seeks to appoint a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in lower limb arthroplasty to join our multidisciplinary team. The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board. Those who are or will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which contributes to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow, entitling them to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, a University IT account, and an educational discount for PC equipment.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries should be directed to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics Mr Kumar Periasamy at kumar.periasamy@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Service Manager Chris Swallow at Christopher.swallow@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For any application queries, please email Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Interview Date
12/12/25
Recruitment Pack
NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack – Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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